Volcano Rainforest Retreat — As Seen on “Building Off the Grid”!

To see our home featured on TV:
Search online for Building Off the Grid — Season 7, Episode 5: “Volcano Home”

Welcome to Volcano Home, a handcrafted 2-bedroom, 2-bath rainforest retreat on the lush slopes of Kilauea Volcano. Designed and built by a local artist, this unique off-grid home combines comfort, creativity, and eco-friendly living for an unforgettable Hawaiian escape.


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🏡 Your Private Hawaiian Getaway

Tucked away on 3 acres of pristine rainforest, our home offers total privacy and tranquility — the perfect setting to relax, reconnect, and recharge.
Only 20 minutes to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and 20 miles from Hilo Airport, you’ll be ideally located to explore waterfalls, black sand beaches, and scenic drives along the Big Island’s east coast.


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🛌 Sleeping Arrangements

2 Queen Bedrooms, each uniquely themed — one inspired by fiery Kilauea, the other by the starry skies of Mauna Kea

Additional sleeping options: 2 twin floor mattresses + 1 single cot

Pack ’n Play crib for little travelers

All rooms include ceiling fans, the bedrooms feature window coverings, extra blankets, and cozy linens for those cooler Volcano nights.


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🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen

Cook your meals in a Volcano-inspired kitchen, stocked with all essentials for home-cooked comfort.

We provide:

Local coffee, teas, honey, and organic sugar

Coffee maker and French Press

Bullet Style Blender

Full Size Refrigerator with filtered Ice and Water

4 Burner Stove top and Oven

Fridge staples like condiments, seasonings and basics for meal prep

Pots, Pans & Dishese

Propane BBQ grill in the carport for easy outdoor dining

Enjoy your morning brew relaxing on the lanai, surrounded by birdsong and rainforest views.



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🚿 Relax & Rejuvenate

2 Bathrooms with showers, including a stunning custom shower with lava rock and river stone details.

Bath 1 is a Full bath featuring a custom shower with a Turtle Mosaic, a Luxury rainfall shower head (nearly 20”) and a river rock floor. Handmade touches throughout, including a lava rock sink and river rock floor details.

Bath 2 is a Half bath in the attached carport and a Private outdoor shower showcasing forest and star views — a guest favorite!

Bathrooms are stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, towels, and extras (just in case you forgot something)



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🎬 Entertainment & Family Fun

Disconnect to reconnect — this is a true off-grid experience but you’ll still are not completely disconnected. We provide Free High Speed Satellite Wi-Fi 📡! Just what you need for WiFi calling, texting, surfing the Internet, streaming your favorite shows and playing your go to online games.

Inside, you’ll find:

42" TV with a large selection of family-friendly movies

Karaoke machine, board and card games, and books for all ages

Beach and snorkel gear, cooler, outdoor games, and travel guides for your island adventures



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🌿 Eco-Friendly Living

Volcano Home is completely self-sufficient, powered by solar with a backup generator, rainwater catchment, and propane for cooking and hot water.
Enjoy modern comforts while treading lightly on the Earth — sustainable living in luxury.


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🌺 Why Guests Love Volcano Home

Peaceful, private setting surrounded by untouched rainforest

Artist-built details and creative design

Perfect location to explore the Volcanoes National Park, Hilo, and the Black Sand Beach of Punaluʻu

Stargazing right from your lanai — you can often see the Milky Way!

Ideal for couples, families, or small groups seeking a one-of-a-kind Big Island experience



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Escape the crowds. Reconnect with nature. Experience authentic Hawai‘i at Volcano Home — a hidden gem where art, adventure, and tranquility meet.